Words are difficult to come by, as I find myself
writing the last newsletter column as the pastor of
Bible Baptist Church. So many thoughts fill my
mind as I look back over the last 22 years of
ministry here in Wilmington. However, instead of
reminiscing about the events, accomplishments,
and history of the church, I think I would rather use
this space to give thanks for this wonderful
journey.
First, I want to thank the Lord for the miraculous
work He has done here in this small town. When
we began in 1995, I had no idea of how He was
going to bless this work. I knew He would do it – I
just didn’t know how much!! He has been faithful
to guide us, to protect us, to provide for us, and to
prosper us. He has strengthened us in times of
trial, comforted us in times of sorrow, and led us
each step of the journey. God is good all the time,
and all the time, God is good!
Second, I want to thank Theresa for her
unwavering faith and support throughout our
ministry here. I sincerely want our congregation to
know what a wonderful pastor’s wife she is.
Strong, but silent; Quiet, but not shy; she has made
it possible for me to do what I have needed to do to
pastor this great church family. By keeping our
family grounded, filling in for me when I couldn’t
be there, and giving me the encouragement and
support I have needed in the hard times, she has
been a great example of a pastor’s wife, and as the
“first-lady” of Bible Baptist Church. She loves this
church as much as I do, and I appreciate her
willingness to follow the Lord, even when we don’t
understand it all. I also want to thank my children,
Kenton, Kaden, and Kerrigan. It is not easy living
life with hundreds of people watching you grow up,
but they have done well in this ministry, and I pray
that the people of Savannah will treat them with the
same love and kindness that you have shown to
them. This has been the only church they have
ever known, and it will be an adjustment for them
to learn a new church and a new way of life.
I would like to also thank the tremendous ministry
staff we have here. Every one of them is special to
me, and I certainly acknowledge their contributions
in making BBC what it is today. Without their
servant spirit, their unity of purpose, and their
heart for this congregation, we wouldn’t be where
we are today. They are a wonderful team, and I
know they will do extremely well under the
leadership of Pastor Josh Dixon. Josh is not just
my successor, he is my associate, my “Timothy”,
and my friend. He has been with me in ministry
for 16 years, and I have total confidence and peace
that he is the man for this job. I believe God will
use him in a mighty way, as the people of BBC
follow his leadership and example of faith. He
and Misty love this ministry and this church
family.
And, last but not least, I want to thank you. It has
been a blessing and a privilege to serve as your
pastor for over two decades. Your love, support,
and care for me and my family is beyond compare.
The deacons have always made sure that our
family was well-provided for, and we have lacked
for nothing. The congregation has been
overwhelming in their loyalty and protection of the
pastor and his family. You are an awesome
example of how a church should take care of her
leaders, and I am humbled when I think of all this
church has done for us over the years. Thank you
for sharing life with us. We have celebrated many
occasions together. We have shed many tears
together. We have climbed high mountains, and
we have crossed some rivers – but we did it all
together. Not once did I not feel the prayers, love,
and support of this church family. As the song
says – “thank you for giving to the Lord – I am a
life that was changed”. You have changed our
lives, and though our address will
soon be Savannah, Georgia, our
hearts will always be with Bible
Baptist Church of Wilmington.
Your Friend,
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Farewell Services
Join us as we celebrate 22 years of ministry with Pastor McInerney and his family!
10:30 AM
Morning Worship Service with Mortgage Burning
6:00 PM
Special Music and Testimony Service
7:30 PM
Sunday Night Sundae Night Fellowship
BBC Calendar
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- Sabina Nursing Home Ministry 2 pm
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- Deacon & Trustee Meeting 6:30 pm
7 - Midweek Ministries Night 6:30 pm
- Sports & Skills Zone 6:30 pm
- Bible Study 7 pm
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- Men’s Prayer 8 am
11 - Prairie View Ministry 2:30 pm
- VBS 6:30 pm
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- VBS 6:30 pm
14 - VBS 6:30 pm
- Bible Study 7 pm
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- VBS 6:30 pm
16 17 - Men’s Prayer 8 am
18 - Wilmington Nursing
Home Ministry 2:30 pm - Farewell Services for Pastor McInerney and Family 10:30 am and 6 pm - Sunday Night Sundae Night 7:30 pm
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20 21 - Midweek Ministries Night 6:30 pm
- Sports & Skills Zone 6:30 pm
- Bible Study 7 pm
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- Men’s Prayer 8 am
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28 - Midweek Ministries Night 6:30 pm
- Sports & Skills Zone 6:30 pm
- Bible Study 7 pm
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3 - Men’s Prayer Breakfast 8 am
12 - VBS 6:30 pm
*Birthday/Anniversary information is taken from our family profile sheets. If you have never filled out a profile sheet, or need
to make changes concerning the information on file, please contact the church office.
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Birthdays: 06/01 Lana Cockrell Emily Ernst Jacob Goodin Sandra Groppenbacher Diana Liming Cam Marsh Weston Trampler 06/02 Tim Braley 06/03 Judy Ahrmann Lydia Cameron Angie Miller 06/04 Jonny Hesler David Horton McKenna Marconett Eastyn Roush 06/05 Gage Howsman Carolyn McVey Avah Myburgh Laura Schmidt 06/06 Freda Jenkins Peyton Rase 06/07 Susie Chaney Tony Garrison Michael Hazelbaker Hezekiah McGinty Collin Swope 06/08 Carmen Brown Roby Clark Marissa Doughman Esther Goodall Madelynn Yeary 06/09 Misty Dixon Brayden Ferriman Tristen Robb Melodie Wilson 06/10 Kaitlyn Day Christine Osborn Zachary Plymale 06/11 Heather Harmon Sandy Hazelbaker Harold Jump Kenny Pullin Emily Spendlove 06/12 Noah Robb 06/13 Bobbie Jo Hull Philip Johnson 06/14 Mike Snider 06/15 Shirley Jackson Jaxon Jodrey Josiah Keiter Edith Kile Don Smith Tristen Trampler 06/16 Jenny Slagle Dave Thomas 06/17 Dale Carpenter Tim Perry 06/18 Mia Hazelbaker Vickie Jackson Carol Trail 06/19 Bob Bevan Jacob Campbell Max Carmack Cory Snider 06/20 Harold Richardson Teri Willis Olivia Wood 06/21 Eric Beard Geri Dehass
David Sell Phil Stewart Dillon Swinderman 06/22 Jane Donahue Ric Wren 06/23 June Fisher Becky Jones Scott Sprowle Miranda Sternsher 06/24 Christy Brister Olivia Macik 06/25 Brandon Black Chase Denham 06/26 Miriam George Skip Marquis 06/27 Austin Ervin Jeff Riddle Kayla Roush Addelyn Roush 06/28 Amanda Milburn 06/29 Mike Kirby Irvin Pollock Traci Schneider 06/30 Betty Holzhauer Reese Roble
Anniversaries 06/04 Eric & Deborah Beard Joe & Judy Crutchfield Aldon & Carol Haines 06/05 David & Toni Horst 06/06 Matt & Sally Haines 06/07 Don & Joyce Smith 06/08 Ron & Evonne Spendlove Doug & Karen Willis 06/09 Bob & Cindy Bevan Ron & Catherine Rettich 06/10 Tim & Barb Perry Clayton & Natalie Waddle Danny & Jennifer Wood 06/13 Larry & Vicki Baker 06/15 Mike & Missy Goodall Howard & Freda Jenkins 06/17 Gary & Sandy Hazelbaker 06/18 Ron & Melanie Chapman David & Debbie Miller 06/19 Randy & Janet Dixon Dick & Carolyn Jarrell Cam & Elizabeth Marsh Dave & Debbie Thomas 06/20 Ben & Holly Henize 06/21 Josh & Amanda Beckett 06/22 David & Carolyn Lee 06/23 Ron & Mona Carlton Dan & Kim Yeary 06/24 Ron & Nancy Dorton 06/26 Tom & Mary Driscoll Josh & Karina Trampler Josh & Heather Yeary 06/27 Mike & Judy Cottle 06/28 Bennie & Kirsten Guardado 06/29 Kent & Deborah Haisley Gerry & Freda Proffitt Larry & Annie Russell 06/30 Bert & Jo Allen Donnie & Gail Burton Charles & Ruth Longworth Randy & Kristen Tobe
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Father’s Day
There will be a free gift for all men in attendance
during the Morning Worship Service.
Junior Camp
Junior Camp (9-12 year olds)
July 24th - 28th Cost: $125
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Vacation Bible School
Junior and Senior High Camp
Register at the Welcome Center or Online at www.bbcwilmington.org/#/eventsregistration/vbs
(Bus transportation provided within the Wilmington City Limits.)
55 Megan Drive Wilmington, OH 45177
www.bbcwilmington.org
Installation Service
Joshua, Misty, Preston, Parker and Pace Dixon
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.
Colossians 3:23
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